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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 159.33 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 159.33 and 93.61 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 159.33 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/159.33 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 159.33 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 14,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914.88/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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